inductar® CS cube

Advanced carbon and sulfur analyzer for inorganic materials

On white paper completely new designed, this high-precision CS analyzer for metallic or ceramic materials uses only state-of-the-art technologies. It is equipped with a long-life solid-state high-frequency induction furnace, which makes it possible to reach sample temperatures of up to 2000 °C. Thanks to an optional camera the gas release can be observed in real-time by the operator. Also for the element detection advanced technologies are used. Carbon and sulfur are both analyzed by wide-range IR detectors, which are capable to detect the whole concentration range. Thus, little impurities in the ppm-range and higher concentrations of some percentages by weight are detectable.

Innovative design and technology solutions for highest precision

The innovative design with its feeding system from top and intelligent gas flow direction reduces dust and debris to a minimum. This ensures high tidiness within the whole device, which makes any tedious cleaning operation unnecessary. Together with tool-free maintenance and intuitive, multi-language software, the inductar CS cube is really easy to use. Moreover, the optional 89 position autosampler allows a fully automated high-throughput operation. Due to its high precision, maximum user convenience and maximum robustness in 24/7 operation, the inductar CS cube fulfills all requirements for sophisticated R&D projects and daily routine operation as well. For those who wish to analyze even up to 5 elements with one and the same device, the inductar CS cube can be upgraded anytime to the inductar EL cube.

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The inductar CS cube is optimized for simultaneous carbon- and sulfur analysis.

We offer an automated version with 89 sample positions as well as a manual version with 2 sample positions.

Measuring methodHigh-temperature-combustion in oxygen atmosphere at up to 2000 °C, followed by purification of the analytical gas flow and subsequent gas analysis. CS-analysis is done according to ISO 15350, ASTM E1019 and further international standards.

Easy sample preparation and handlingWithout any special sample preparation, all kinds of solid samples are weighed into ceramic sample containers (sample mass up to 1 g).

Clean and safe analysisThe innovative crucible design, together with top-down oxygen gas stream, minimizes any dust inside the system. Furthermore spattering of sample melt is prevented, which assures a virtually unlimited lifetime of the combustion tube.

Large concentration rangeFrom a few ppm up to 100 % or 60 mg carbon and 5 mg sulfur absolute.

Linear single/multipoint-calibrationThe operator is guided through the calibration by an intuitive calibration assistant. The transparently calculated calibration is editable and storable. Furthermore, templates can be stored for future calibrations. Calibration is linear and stable for months.

Few operational requirements1 m laboratory working space, one electrical connection and one operating gas are sufficient for long term operation.

Optical camera:An optical camera is available for observation of the combustion process.

Electronic analytical balance:The balance and elemental analyzer form a system.We offer convenient analytical balances from the leading manufacturers with our instruments.

Lab furnace:We recommend preheating the ceramic crucibles prior to combustion analysis, as for low carbon concentrations really clean, carbon-free crucibles are needed. For this preheating step we offer several lab furnaces from leading manufacturers.

Halogen trap:Halogens from halogen containing samples have a major influence on the quantitative detection of carbon and sulfur. Thus, Elementar optional offers halogen traps for chlorine (intrap-Cl) and fluorine (intrap-F).

Our kits of consumables contain all necessary parts and chemicals for the corresponding mode, such as combustion and reaction tubes, all chemicals and instrument specific wear parts. We do not compromise on quality of the used parts and chemicals – this is the prerequisite of a guaranteed long lifetime of our instruments.

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